Calcasieu Serialfest Is This Weekend!

“Do you crave fortune and glory?”

On Saturday, July 29th, the Brimstone Museum Annex will be home to the 9th Annual Calcasieu Serialfest! Join myself and other classic serial fans as we travel back to the days of the cliffhanger, cinematic serials that typically feature between twelve and fifteen chapters, each ending in a suspenseful moment until the final chapter. These films were the first big screen home of superheroes, jungle adventures, and pulp novel adaptations.

This year’s event will focus on science fiction serials and will include chapters from serials such as The Lost Planet (1953), The Phantom Empire (1935), King of the Rocket Men (1949), and more! Witness the amazing skill and daring of Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers! Stare in wonder as the Copperhead (Robert Wilcox) battles the insane Doctor Satan (Eduardo Cianelli)! You’ll be given a whole seat……but you’ll only need the edge!

In addition to serial chapters, this year’s event will include a Zoom interview with Don O’Malley, host of Don’s Breakfast Serial, and a panel hosted by yours truly covering the massive influence of The Crimson Ghost on the band The Misfits! If you are able, be sure to visit the event. It’s absolutely free and will feature free popcorn, drinks, and pizza for lunch!

The fun begins at 10 AM with a welcome from the event’s host, Patrick Bennett, of Pop Ninja! The first block of serial chapters begins at 10:15 AM with short breaks between each block. Lunch will be served at 1 PM and Don O’Malley’s interview will begin at 1:30 PM. More serial blocks will follow with my panel taking place at 3:10 PM. Rumor has it that the Crimson Ghost himself will make an appearance! That will be followed by another block of serial chapters and the grand finale will be a colorized version of the first chapter of Flash Gordon Conquers The Universe! I hope to see you there!

Thanks for checking out my post. If you do attend the festival, I’ll have free stickers to hand out. Just look for them on one of the event tables or ask me for one. There will also be tons of other goodies handed out by the event, so get there early to make sure you get some swag!